Viral video shows BJP leader threatening to ‘slaughter 200,000 Muslims’ in India

Remarks followed an incident involving a cow's head near a Hindu temple in New Delhi

In a disturbing development from India, Karnell Singh, a leader affiliated with the ruling Hindu nationalist BJP, has sparked outrage with his threatening remarks following an incident involving a cow's head near a Hindu temple in New Delhi.

A video circulating online captures Singh issuing a chilling threat to "slaughter 200,000 Muslims".

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The inflammatory comments have escalated tensions amidst communal sensitivities, drawing widespread condemnation from various quarters. Critics have denounced Singh's statements as incendiary and potentially exacerbating religious discord in the region.

The incident underscores ongoing communal tensions in India, where issues related to cows, considered sacred in Hinduism, often ignite passionate debates and occasionally lead to violent confrontations.

Authorities and community leaders are urged to swiftly address the situation to prevent further escalation of religious tensions and ensure communal harmony in the region.